DEPUTY/ ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

LUM CHANG BUILDERS PTE LTD is a construction company specializing in managing and executing building projects with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Job Summary

As a Deputy / Assistant Project Manager, you will support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, quality, safety, and budget requirements while driving project progress and team performance.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Lead in planning, coordinating, and executing construction works to meet project objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budget targets

Collaborate with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities to resolve technical and site-related issues for smooth project delivery

Review construction drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability issues before work commencement

Manage subcontractors’ work performance, productivity, and progress to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts

Plan, forecast, and monitor construction activities by preparing work schedules, conducting daily site coordination meetings, and implementing recovery actions to maintain project timelines

Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and site logistics to optimize resource utilization during daily construction operations

Monitor project costs by evaluating variation works, verifying subcontractors’ progress claims, and ensuring work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations

Provide guidance, supervision, and on-the-job coaching to project team members, monitor their performance, and promote effective teamwork across disciplines

Ensure construction activities comply with statutory requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations

Required competencies and certifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience managing deliverables and milestones to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet business needs.

Strong people management skills to coordinate various disciplines and teams on the project.

Effective problem-solving skills.